Barbara A. Merchant Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara A. Merchant (Ballston Spa, New York), who passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara A. Merchant to show support.
Though Barbara has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Ellis and Iona Ellis; and her children, Daniel Merchant and Susan Rafferty. She is survived by: her children, Charles Merchant and Kathy Zinssar (Ray); her grandson Joshua Montisanti; her son-in-law Larry Rafferty; and her brother Lyndon Ellis.
Memorial contributions in memory of Barb may be made to the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org) or St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
